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South Sudan plane crashes, all 49 passengers, crew survive

March 21, 2017

” data-reactid=”19″> A passenger plane crash-landed and burned in Wau, northwestern South Sudan on Monday, but all 49 passengers and crew survived, an airport official. The plane was landing but then crashed, said Wau’s Acting Airport Manager Stephen Youngule. “The plane touched down and then jumped up again. The pilot couldn’t control it,” said Youngule, who is also Deputy Director of Air Traffic Services. “I saw it until the very last moment before the fire engulfed the aircraft.” When the plane crashed, its door flew open, which allowed the pilot and rescue crews to get everybody out, he said. Those with injuries were taken to Wau’s hospital for treatment, said Youngule. The plane, an Antonov 26, carried 44 passengers and had five crew members, said Youngule. On social media, images appeared of the plane with smoke billowing from the wrecked fuselage. U.N. peacekeepers worked with local emergency workers to evacuate passengers from the plane, according to David Shearer, head of the U.N. mission in South Sudan. Peacekeepers from Bangladesh, Nepal and China helped in the emergency work, he said. The plane was from South Supreme Airlines, a South Sudanese carrier. It was making a trip from Juba to Wau, in northwestern South Sudan when it crashed. Most of the passengers were South Sudanese with two foreigners, one each from China and Eritrea. Since 2013, South Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war that has killed at least 50,000 people. In late February, a famine was declared in the country…more detail

The United Nations said on Tuesday it has received 44 allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers and staff in UN missions so far this year involving more than 40 minors. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said 29 allegations were reported in the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, seven in the UN mission in Congo, and two in the mission in Haiti. One allegation each was made in the UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan, Ivory Coast, Mali and the disputed Abeyi border region between Sudan and South Sudan as well as in the UN political missions in Libya…... [read more]

Forget busy London, fly to other cities: UK to Indian airlines Suggests connections to Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, as Heathrow slots are very hard to get Suggests connections to Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, as Heathrow slots are very hard to get Look beyond London; come to Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow. That’s what the UK government is telling Indian airlines.Air India and Jet Airways currently operate flights to Heathrow airport in London. But, they are unable to add more flights as it is nearly impossible to get free slots in the world’s third busiest airport. Air India also flies to Birmingham,…... [read more]

The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) has been accused of a safety ­cover-up concerning its controversial air traffic management system (ATMS). In a late-night statement on Wednesday, the aviation regulator confirmed that the much-criticized system was involved in six separate safety incidents last month which were not previously disclosed to the public, following a report by news agency FactWire. Civic Party lawmaker Jeremy Tam Man-ho, who is also a pilot, hit out at the department for not being honest with the public. Tam previously helped ­whistle-blowers reveal a number of problems stemming from the HK$1.56 billion system. More from the South…... [read more]

An Easyjet pilot alerted flight handlers of a near collision with a drone flying close to his Airbus as he prepared to land at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The pilot of the passenger plane, travelling from Lisbon, reported the encounter five miles from Liverpool. Audio from the pilot and air traffic control has been uploaded to YouTube by plane enthusiast 'Aviation Upclose'. In the clip, the captain can be heard describing a drone as he came to land the Airbus A319. The pilot of the passenger plane reported the encounter five miles from Liverpool An Easyjet pilot was overheard telling…... [read more]

The pilot of a GoAir aircraft, approaching to land at Mumbai airport on Saturday morning, spotted a drone flying at an altitude of 12,000 feet. The white drone reportedly had four rotors and was flying at a horizontal distance of about two kilometres from the aircraft. While there have been at least three sightings of flying objects in the past two years by pilots and airport ground staff, it's the first time that an object has been spotted at such a height. The incident took place when the A-320 aircraft operating flight G8-141 from Nagpur was on a descent to…... [read more]

A plane was involved in a near miss with a drone just 500ft above a primary school, it was revealed today. The DH8 turboprop aircraft, which holds up to 78 passengers, was on its final approach into Birmingham Airport when the pilot spotted the drone in September last year. An official report by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) says the pilot reported that the drone was hovering above a primary school at the same altitude as his plane as he was coming in to land. The UKAB has not named the airline involved. Near miss: The DH8 turboprop aircraft like…... [read more]

The number of planes flying into major airports is due to soar after the Government last night unveiled plans to ‘upgrade’ Britain’s skies. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promised the biggest overhaul of airspace in more than half a century. But the plans are likely to be resisted by campaigners and communities living near airports, who will be forced to put up with more aircraft overhead. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promised the biggest overhaul of airspace in more than half a century Under the proposals, satellite navigation technology will allow more aircraft to use the same flight path, and stick more…... [read more]

Near-misses between drones and passenger jets in Britain nearly trebled last year. There were 23 Category A - at serious risk of collision - drone-related incidents involving passenger jets in the UK last year - compared to the eight in 2015. According to the National Air Traffic Service, more than two million drones are now in circulation in Britain. And the rise in Category A misses between jets and the remote-controlled devices has resulted in fears of a tragic crash. There were 13 'serious risk of collision' drone-related incidents involving passenger planes at the capital's airports in 2016 This map…... [read more]

More cancellations and delays look likely at Europe’s busiest airport, Heathrow Airport. A total of 74 British Airways flights have been grounded so far, mainly short-haul itineraries to Europe or domestic flights. A further 16 flights have been cancelled by other airlines. Aer Lingus and KLM have each cancelled four short-haul services. Over 10,000 passengers have had their journeys disrupted by the fog. Heathrow cancellations: The airport has scrapped 100 flights because of heavy fogAlthough long-haul services haven’t been cancelled as yet, delays on flights arriving into London Heathrow mean many connecting passengers will have their journeys disrupted. Heathrow Airport…... [read more]

Newcomers to Congress were still finding their seats this month when the opening barrage sounded in the battle over whether more than 30,000 workers should be cut from the federal payroll. President Trump, the new player on the block in an ongoing conflict between the House and the Senate, has promised to reduce the federal workforce but has been silent on an issue that would cut the Federal Aviation Administration’s staff by about 65 percent. That’s why two senators pounced when his nominee to head the Transportation Department, Elaine Chao, showed up for her confirmation hearing Jan. 11. As Sen.…... [read more]